akhan: Taking Risperidone and constant foggy brain.

[akhan]

Hello,

 

Has anyone been on Risperidone and a constant foggy/cloudy brain at the same time.

The cloudiness is more during the second part of the day and less in the morning but always there in the head.

Should tapering the medication work, or has it worked for someone.

 

Thank you.

Edited April 1, 2019 by Shep
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[Shep]

Hi, Akhan.

 

Welcome to Surviving Antidepressants.

 

Yes, we do have members who have taken Risperidone (and many other types of antipsychotics) and come off and felt better. 

 

Here is some information to get you started.

 

Tips for tapering off Risperdal (risperidone)

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization

 

Are you taking any other drugs or supplements? 

 

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[Griqua]

Yes i have tried that how are you doing now? 

[laydefish]

Hi @Akhan & Welcome to the group! I had the same symptom while I was on my antidepressant- Tapering is a great idea, you won't be sorry- but please follow the forums quidlines for a proper taper- Good Luck, hope you feel better!